Supporting each other

A survivor of sexual violence or abuse can have a variety of possible reactions to their experience. However a survivor reacts, the support they receive is vital to them being empowered to move forward. They need to know they are taken seriously and accepted.

Something happened to me ...

Whatever has happened to you; a sexual assault, rape or ongoing sexual abuse, it is important to get support. Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre has a confidential, 24 hour telephone helpline and offers practical and emotional support.

I need to talk to someone ...

As a survivor it is important that you speak to someone you know believes and accepts you. You can speak to someone at DRCSC confidentially and anything you say does not need to be reported to the police or anyone else.

Support For Male Survivors There are an estimated 2 million adult male survivors of sexual abuse in the UK, and approximately 12,000 men are raped in England and Wales alone every year. Despite these figures, however, male focused services

One of the services at Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre is our team of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs). An ISVA can offer you both practical and emotional support, whether your experience is recent or non-recent rape, sexual violence or

We are hosting a Sponsored Zip Wire on Monday 25th April at Bournemouth Pier from 10am - 1pm. This event is to raise awareness for male survivors of rape, sexual violence, abuse and exploitation, and to help us raise funds in order to support them.

Support For Male Survivors There are an estimated 2 million adult male survivors of sexual abuse in the UK, and approximately 12,000 men are raped in England and Wales alone every year. Despite these figures, however, male focused services

Last Friday we were on the BBC Radio Solent Breakfast in Dorset show with Steve Harris talking about rape and sexual violence in the area and letting people know about the services we offer. One of the survivors we support did an interview with Steve

September 8-14, 2014 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. This annual event, started in 2002 by Lisa Copen, features a variety of ways to get involved including some chat sessions September 8-14 online with special guests. 2014’s theme

Women are more likely than men to blame a victim who is sexually assaulted. They say that a woman provokes it through accepting a drink, flirting or their choice of clothes . These attitudes discourage victims from reporting the crime. Women need to

We are hosting a Sponsored Zip Wire on Monday 25th April at Bournemouth Pier from 10am - 1pm. This event is to raise awareness for male survivors of rape, sexual violence, abuse and exploitation, and to help us raise funds in order to support them.

Outside of these times there is a confidential answer phone service where you can leave a message for a call back.

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